The five best Ryan Gosling films – The Big Short + video

The Hungarian publication Magyar Nemzet features "The Big Short" (2015) in its list of the top five films starring Ryan Gosling, placing it at number four. This American biographical drama and satirical comedy delves into the events leading up to the 2008 global financial crisis.

Directed by Adam McKay and based on Michael Lewis's bestseller, the film is praised for its ability to explain complex financial processes in an accessible and often humorous manner. It is noted that the movie is grounded in real events and features real people, serving as a reminder of the lessons learned from the financial crisis that occurred just a few years prior.

The film received five Oscar nominations, ultimately winning for Best Adapted Screenplay. It follows several investors and financial experts who recognize the impending collapse of the U.S. housing market, betting against the prevailing optimism and the rest of the financial world.

Magyar Nemzet points out that the film's narrative unfolds through multiple perspectives, illustrating how irresponsible lending and financial greed culminated in one of modern economic history's most significant crises. The article also mentions that economists and financial experts have commended the film for its relatively accurate portrayal of the crisis's background. Ryan Gosling's performance as Jared Vennett is highlighted as one of the film's most entertaining aspects.